Giants Evaluate Wide Receiver Options, Eagles Consider Trade for A.J. Brown

<p>As the 2026 NFL season approaches, the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants are making roster decisions regarding wide receivers A.J. Brown and Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants are expected to bring Beckham to their facility for a workout, having been in contact with him for over a month, according to a source confirmed to OutKick and Fox News Digital.</p><p>In addition to Beckham, the Giants are also evaluating JuJu Smith-Schuster, Anthony Miller, and Braxton Berrios. Smith-Schuster has familiarity with the Giants' offense, having played under offensive coordinator Matt Nagy last season.</p><p>Beckham, 33, expressed a desire to return to the Giants, the team that drafted him in 2014. He has been actively seeking a contract offer and attended a team charity event recently, engaging with players including quarterback Jaxson Dart.</p><p>The Giants are looking for receiver assistance following the season-ending injury to Gunner Olszewski, who is believed to have suffered an Achilles tear. Beckham, while not a special teams player, is regarded favorably by coach John Harbaugh and could provide depth as Malik Nabors continues to recover from ACL surgery.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Eagles are exploring trade options for A.J. Brown, as June 1 allows them to manage the financial implications of a potential trade more effectively. Before this date, trading Brown would have resulted in a $43.4 million dead-money charge, which is now reduced to $16.3 million spread over multiple seasons.</p><p>The Eagles have been in discussions with several teams regarding Brown since before the NFL Draft, with the New England Patriots showing significant interest. However, the Eagles are seeking a first-round pick in exchange for Brown, which has led to complications as the Patriots are reluctant to part with a 2027 first-round pick.</p><p>Despite the Eagles' financial flexibility, they are not willing to undervalue Brown, who is 29 years old and still in his prime. There have been indications of Brown's dissatisfaction with his role in the Eagles' offense, particularly during a run-heavy season last year, which has raised questions about his future with the team.</p>